Ezme Salata

Name: Ezme Salata
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes, finely diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced; 2 Turkish green pepper, finely diced; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground sumac; 1 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A finely chopped Turkish meze salad featuring ripe tomatoes, peppers, and herbs dressed with tangy pomegranate molasses and spicy red pepper flakes.

20 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
2 Turkish green pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground sumac
1 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Combine 4 finely diced Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely minced red onion, 2 finely diced Turkish green pepper, 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a medium bowl.
2

Whisk together 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp ground sumac, 1 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a small bowl until smooth.
3

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to combine.
4

Drain any excess liquid before serving chilled or at room temperature.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sumac in Ezme Salata?

The entry for Ezme Salata calls for 1 tsp ground sumac. In its place: Lemon zest with a pinch of salt gives the same bright sourness. Add it at the end, as you would the sumac.

Can I make Ezme Salata less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Ezme Salata comes from 1 tsp Turkish red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Ezme Salata low-carb?

A serving of Ezme Salata carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Ezme Salata?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 90 calories, with 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Ezme Salata?

Refrigerate what is left of Ezme Salata within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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